Sargent's Brace

 Forward Scores Twice in First Start Since Return from Injury

Josh Sargent made a triumphant return to Norwich City's starting lineup, scoring twice in a comprehensive 5-1 victory over Swansea at Carrow Road on Saturday. Making his first start since October following groin surgery, Sargent was pivotal in the Canaries' resounding win.

"Josh is a quality striker, and we have obviously missed him," coach Johannes Hoff Thorup said. "You could see what a difference he made today."

Sargent opened the scoring just before halftime, finding space in the penalty area to slam the ball past goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux. After Swansea's Liam Cullen equalized in the 62nd minute, Sargent immediately responded, firing into the bottom corner within 30 seconds for his six Championship goal of the season.

Despite being carefully managed - Thorup limited his time to 65 minutes - Sargent demonstrated his importance. "He's a big voice in the dressing room and a big player on the pitch," Thorup noted. "Two quality finishes, and he showed how good he is running behind defenders and finding space."

The goals continued Sargent's impressive form, bringing his tally to 17 goals in his last 20 Championship home appearances. Thorup praised his striker's exceptional timing and movement, calling him a "top striker in the league."

Lewis Dobbin, Ante Crnac and Emiliano Marcondes completed the scoring as Norwich cruised to victory, moving to ninth in the Championship standings.